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The menopause is a natural biological process which all women experience at some point in their lives. During this period the body undergoes various changes as it adjusts to fluctuating hormone levels. Many women experience unpleasant symptoms during menopause, such as hot flashes, mood swings and insomnia. Hair loss is another common symptom.
The menopause is a natural biological process which all women experience at some point in their lives. During this period the body undergoes various changes as it adjusts to fluctuating hormone levels. Many women experience unpleasant symptoms during menopause, such as hot flashes, mood swings and insomnia. Hair loss is another common symptom.
Research shows that hair loss during menopause is the result of a hormonal imbalance. More specifically, it has to do with a reduced production of oestrogen and progesterone. These hormones make hair grow faster and stay longer on the head. When oestrogen and progesterone levels drop, hair grows more slowly and becomes much thinner and drier during menopause. The decrease in oestrogen also reduces the collagen in your skin, as well as its elasticity and thickness. This can cause the skin to become drier and saggier, which is why you may experience an itchy scalp during menopause.
A decrease in these hormones also leads to an increase in the production of androgens, which are a group of male hormones. Androgens cause the hair follicles to shrink, resulting in hair loss on the head. In some cases, however, these hormones can cause more hair to grow on the face. Another annoying side effect.
In addition, more hair loss occurs in a male pattern, as the level of oestrogen drops a lot more than testosterone. In other words, in terms of hormonal balance, postmenopausal women become slightly more masculine and women with a predisposition to male pattern baldness notice this in their hair.
In older menopausal women, the cause of hair loss or thinning hair is almost always hormonal changes. However, other factors can also contribute to hair loss during menopause. Long-term stress, illness or a shortage of certain nutrients are examples. The fact that menopause can be perceived as a stressful period makes hair loss more painful and may even make it worse.
Avoid stress
It is important to keep stress under control to avoid a hormonal imbalance. Reduced oestrogen production can affect the brain and cause mood swings, anxiety and depression. So, the stress experienced may be triggered by the hormonal changes due to menopause and not necessarily because menopause is so stressful. Relaxing breathing methods and yoga are effective in combating symptoms. Regular exercise can also help reduce stress.
Eat healthily
Eating a balanced, low-fat diet is a good defence against hair loss. Make sure you eat plenty of whole grains and vitamins at many meals against hair loss during menopause. It is also important to include monounsaturated oils, such as olive oil and sesame oil, in your diet. Drinking green tea and taking vitamin B6 and folic acid supplements can also help restore hair growth. Essential fatty acids also play a crucial role in maintaining healthy hair. These fatty acids can be found in the following foods: salmon, tuna, flaxseed oil, walnuts, almonds.
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Perimenopause is a transitional phase before menopause, where hormonal fluctuations and decreases in oestrogen lead to symptoms such as irregular periods, hot flushes, mood swings and hair loss. Hair loss during perimenopause occurs because decreasing oestrogen affects the hair growth cycle, causing hair to become thinner and may fall out. Other factors such as stress, diet and genetics can exacerbate this. Treatments such as hair growth aids and supplements can help reduce hair loss during perimenopause.
If you want to do something extra about hair loss during the menopause, your options are limited. Many hair growth products have an effect on the hormonal balance. This is precisely the reason for this type of hair loss. You do not want to exert any more influence on this. We therefore advise against using products such as minoxidil or nanoxidil. What we do recommend is using a nourishing keratin shampoo, supplementing your diet with MSM powder or using a lotion specially developed for women.
Spectral.CSF lotion
This lotion is specially developed for women. Spectral.CSF Lotion is particularly suitable for women with hair loss and thinning hair due to hormonal changes, for instance after pregnancy or the menopause.
Neofollics tablets
This supplement contains different active ingredients to boost your hair growth from within. It also contains isoflavones, which can help restore hormone balance. Changing hormone balance is a major cause of hair loss in women during and after menopause.
Keratin shampoo from Beaver
This is a hair thickening and nourishing shampoo that improves the general condition of the scalp, strengthens the hair and cleanses intensively. The shampoo does not contain harmful substances such as silicones, sulphates (SLS), parabens and phosphates. The active ingredient keratin also has no effect on the hormonal balance, so a pregnant woman can use it with confidence.
MSM powder
Methylsulfonylmethane is a form of sulphur and is a substance that occurs naturally in the body. It is an essential component of our skin, connective tissue, hair, joints and nails, among others. MSM has many positive properties and can, among other things, promote hair growth, mobility and the maintenance of supple muscles, joints and flawless skin.
To help you counteract hair loss during menopause, we have put the above products in one package, so you can start counteracting your hair loss easily and inexpensively.
